Whānau Registered Nurse

Whānau Registered Nurse

• Are you passionate about helping Whānau improve their health and wellbeing? 
• Are you ready to work alongside other health and holistic skillsets? 
• Do you have a mature outlook and are able to be adaptable and flexible in your mahi?

About the organisation

He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation who have been supporting individuals and the community for over 30 years.

About the role

This is a full-time fixed term position based in Wainoni Ōtautahi.

We are looking for a nurse who has experience or is willing to learn to work in the community. You will promote, offer, and provide support to whānau specifically to increase control over and to improve health across the continuum being Mental Health & Addictions, Physical Health, and social wellbeing utilising a holistic approach.

Skills and experience

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand as a Registered Nurse and hold current Nursing council of New Zealand practising certificate. 
• Demonstrated ability to work within a Māori organisation/content and be able to meet the tikanga/kawa requirements. 
• A high standard of professionalism and work ethic 
• Outstanding motivational and communication skills 
• An ability to contribute positively within a team 

Benefits and perks

Ongoing professional development and training

Free gym membership

Life Insurance

Our Culture

Me mahi tahi tātou mo te oranga o te whānau

Working together for the wellbeing of family

Our services are delivered using a Kaupapa Māori framework encompassing Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being), Whānau (family well-being).

Our values help to guide an understanding of how to embed and practice meaningful and robust engagement to ensure that He Waka Tapu is the go-to place for practical knowledge about Whānau wellbeing.

Manaakitanga

We are respectful and show generosity and care for others, ensuring everyone’s mana is enhanced

Whānaungatanga

We build relationships through shared experiences and working together

Rangatiratanga

We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible

Whakākoako

We all learn

For further information about the work that we do, check out our organisation online at http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz.

If you wish to apply, please do so via Seek and attach your CV and a cover letter to your application.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact vick@hewakatapu.org.nz

Please note that Applicants for this position should have the legal right to work in New Zealand.